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Pezophaps solitaria
The Rodrigues solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria) is a bird found in Mauritius. Forests of the island of Rodrigues, in the Indian Ocean. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the Rodrigues solitaire on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Pezophaps solitaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Africa |
| Found in | Mauritius |
🏡 Where the Rodrigues solitaire lives
Forests of the island of Rodrigues, in the Indian Ocean.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 Males fought with bony knobs on their wings. It is a cousin of the dodo.
Questions about the Rodrigues solitaire
Where does the Rodrigues solitaire live?
The Rodrigues solitaire lives in Mauritius. Forests of the island of Rodrigues, in the Indian Ocean.
Is the Rodrigues solitaire endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.